November 15 & 16, 2023 Advertising, Country Store, & Railroadiana
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2023
(A) An early single-lens lamp, made by the Brooklyn Flint Glass Co. There is a brass plate attached to the lens assembly, which reads "LENS PATENT AUGUST 1852 BROOKLYN FLINT GLASS CO 50 SOUTH WILLIAMS STREET NY." Fount and burner are intact. The body has a tag affixed, which reads "D&H CO." The lamp shows newer black paint and is in good condition. There is a cylinder that rotates, containing a red glass lens, so this lantern can display either a clear light or a red danger light. (B) A small three-sided marker lamp with three red lenses, made by the Dayton Manufacturing Co. Fount/burner and hanging arm are intact. There is a brass tag affixed to the chimney top that has "2036" stamped in, which is also painted on the sliding door. This is a real nice lamp! (C) A triangular small lamp , made by N. L. Piper Railway Supply Co., Ltd, Toronto, as embossed on a brass tag affixed to the side with a rope border. There are two 3 - 1/2" diameter flat glass lenses, one green and one red. The fount and burner unit is missing. There are provisions for hanging vertically. All three lamps are in very good condition.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: Largest: 4 - 1/2" x 4 - 1/2" x 10 - 1/2".